At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377.5
Steel Valley MS: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Steel Valley MS
Steel Valley MS is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Munhall. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Steel Valley SD. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.2%) and Black (40.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Steel Valley MS
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.2%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black40.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Steel Valley SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Steel Valley SHS
High · Grades 09–12
415 reported students
Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
340 reported students
Barrett El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
225 reported students
Public schools near Steel Valley MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin Area MS Middle · West Mifflin Area SD | 04–08 | 776 | 1.5 mi |
| Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Middle · Woodland Hills SD | 06–08 | 579 | 2.4 mi |
| Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 183 | 4 mi |
| Brentwood MS Middle · Brentwood Borough SD | 06–08 | 269 | 4.1 mi |
| Founders Hall Middle Sch Middle · McKeesport Area SD | 06–08 | 642 | 4.5 mi |
| South Allegheny MS Middle · South Allegheny SD | 06–08 | 321 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Steel Valley MS
What grades does Steel Valley MS serve?
Steel Valley MS reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Steel Valley SD.
How many students attend Steel Valley MS?
Steel Valley MS reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Steel Valley MS?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 429 students and 37.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Steel Valley MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Steel Valley MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Steel Valley SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Steel Valley MS in?
Steel Valley MS is part of Steel Valley SD, based in Munhall, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Steel Valley MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Mifflin Area MS (1.5 mi), Dickson Prep STEAM Academy (2.4 mi), Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.